Help Young Minds

Myles is currently pursuing an after-degree program with a major in Natural Sciences and a minor in Biology. He enjoys hiking, camping, and going to the gym. He likes helping others and believes it provides valuable practice for his future career as a teacher.

Tina is currently a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Psychology. She enjoys creative writing, going for 30-minute runs, and especially loves anything related to art, including drawing, painting, and crafting. Tina decided to join this amazing club to support children and their academic needs, driven by her passion for teaching and her desire to put this passion to good use by helping students achieve their academic goals. She understands the stress that can come with growing up and navigating high school or university, and she hopes to support these students and ensure they feel prepared to succeed academically.

Stanley is a first-year student majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry. He enjoys playing badminton and piano, weightlifting, and learning about astronomy. He believes that everyone is capable of learning, even though traditional classroom settings don’t always work for everyone. Stanley strongly believes that everyone deserves access to the support and resources they need to succeed, and volunteering his time is one way he hopes to make a positive difference.

Amber is a first-year student in the Bachelor of Commerce program, majoring in Accounting. They enjoy watching movies, playing badminton, and crocheting. Amber decided to volunteer after realizing in high school how rewarding it was to help classmates learn and improve. Joining HYM gives them the opportunity to continue that feeling while gaining real tutoring experience and learning how to better support students.

Prabh is currently in their third year, specializing in Pharmacology. They enjoy playing games and watching movies. Prabh wanted to help people who don’t always have access to tutoring resources. In their words, “It helped so many people around me, and I want to give back!”

Suzie is a fourth-year student studying medicine. She enjoys swimming, obstacle course racing, and eating spicy food. She chose to volunteer with Help Young Minds because she learns so much from working with youth and loves helping students reach their full potential—just like an older sibling would!

Rachel is currently in her second year, completing a degree in Sociology. She enjoys spending her time reading, swimming, and playing card games. She is volunteering with Help Young Minds because she has worked with youth for many years and has grown to love helping children become their best selves. Help Young Minds has given her the opportunity to broaden her experience and to be an encouraging, reliable person that students can turn to for support.

Inayat is a third-year student completing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biological Sciences. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, and binge-watching reality TV. She believes volunteering with HYM is important because, in her words, “Resources that empower students academically should be accessible to all!”

Tanya is a second-year of a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. Her hobbies include reading, drawing, painting, crocheting, and playing badminton. She also enjoys doing puzzles and playing board games with her friends during her free time! Tanya has decided to volunteer with HYM because "Throughout high school, I developed a variety of study techniques that helped me succeed academically, and I want to share those strategies with other students. Volunteering with Help Young Minds gives me the opportunity to support and encourage other students in their learning journey."

Amy is a third-year Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology student. Her hobbies include working out, painting, hanging out with family, reading books, and binging Netflix (the office mainly). The reason she decided to volunteer with HYM is because "I loved the idea of helping children achieve their potential and I want to make a difference in a child’s life. I have worked with children for 3 years now and it has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience."

Ailey is a third year of Elementary Education student. Her hobbies include painting, reading, crocheting, hanging out with all of her animals (dogs, cats and a horse) as well as being a part of a recreational volleyball team. Ailey decided to volunteer with HYM because "The mission statement really spoke to me. I believe all should have access to a quality and positive educational experience, especially when they don't fully understand a concept yet. In addition, I really enjoy teaching and trying to expose students to the joys of education and studying!"

Cheryl is a 3rd year cell biology student at the University of Alberta. Her hobbies include singing, reading books, and watching movies. She decided to volunteer with HYM because: " I really enjoyed tutoring in the past so when my friend showed me she was tutoring with Help Young Minds I decided to join too as it seems like an experience I would enjoy."

Ella is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minoring in Psychology at the University of Alberta. Her hobbies include snowboarding, baking and travelling. Ella decided to volunteer with Help Young Minds because "I have a passion for teaching and I believe it education is a human right. It is very important to hold a space for children who are experiencing socioeconomic hardships to receive additional resources to better their learning."

Emma is a Second year Bachelor of Elementary Education student. Emma enjoys watching Disney movies with family, learning languages, and hanging out with friends. Emma joined HYM because "I wanted a way to get better at teaching while simultaneously lending my time and attention to a student."

Emma is in her third year of a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, minoring in Mathematics. Emma enjoys working out, playing volleyball, watching Oilers games, reading, and hanging out with her family and friends. Emma joined HYM because "I am interested in pursuing a career in teaching. I saw this as an excellent opportunity to gain relevant experience while making a meaningful difference in a student’s life. I am deeply passionate about learning, and I hope to help students reach their full potential!"

Emma is a first year engineering student. Emma enjoys reading, drawing, designing, and watching hockey! Emma joined HYM because " I would love to ensure that everyone gets the help they need and are able to reach their highest academic potential regardless of other obstacles."

Favor is currently in her 1st year in the BSc Honours Neuroscience program with a minor in Biological Sciences. She loves to capture moments through photography, especially during her walks where she gets to explore nature and new places. She is also a big fan of K-dramas. Whenever she has the chance, she enjoys joining choirs because she love singing. Favor decided to join HYM because "I've always appreciated the support I've received from my mentors and tutors when I try to learn something academically. I would love to do the same for younger students who need academic help. That's why I decided to volunteer with Help Young Minds."

Jane is a third-year University of Alberta student currently doing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Her hobbies include enjoy playing sports, running, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Jane chose to volunteer with Help Young Minds because "I want to help give all students the opportunity to excel in academics. As well, I want to ensure that resources are made available to all students to help them learn more effectively."

Josephine is a second student doing a Bachelor in Science with Honours in Neuroscience. Her hobbies range from photography/videography, and snowboarding, to playing the piano and singing. She decided to volunteer with HYM because "I enjoy teaching subjects I'm interested in, and would love the opportunity to help others grow and succeed academically."

Julian is a second-year Physiology Honors student at the University of Alberta. His hobbies include playing badminton, chess, and hanging out with friends. He decided to volunteer with HYM because "I believe in the importance of nurturing the next generation of leaders in the community. I hope to be able to pass on what I have learned to all students, regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds, so they can develop and discover their passions."

Lia is a first year Bachelor of Science Specialization/Bachelor of Education student. Lia enjoys playing hockey, reading, and going out with friends. Lia decided to volunteer with HYM because I decided to volunteer with HYM because "I love learning and I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality education. I believe educators and tutors play a crucial and influential role in a student's learning and I hope that I can provide students the support they need to reach their goals and succeed."

Madison is in her first year of Honours Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology. She enjoys playing volleyball and going to the gym. Madison also love long drives and travelling while listening to good music. She decided to volunteer with HYM because "I have been tutoring for three years now and would love to be able to continue during university. I have seen the effects of tutoring first hand and believe that it is valuable for students' learning. I love this organization's goal of making tutoring more accessible and affordable for students and would love to be part of this cause!"

Razan is a first year student majoring in Physiology and minoring in Economics. Razan enjoys soccer, skiing, thrifting, reading. Razan decided to join HYM because "all kids are smart but not all circumstances are equal. Everyone deserves an equal shot at success.'

Sophia is a second-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Accounting. Some of her hobbies include baking, cross-country skiing and watching New Girl! She decided to volunteer with HYM because " I am passionate about helping students be their best selves academically! I love helping students learn, gain confidence and am excited to support them on their academic journey!"

Timothy is a fourth-year student at the University of Alberta, pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a Specialization in Immunology. He spends his free time playing various sports (favourites being spikeball and basketball), playing video games, and playing the piano. He decided to volunteer at HYM because "I believe education is so important, and I know I am blessed to have opportunities in being able to educate myself through school. I wanted a chance to give back to the next generation and fine tune my leadership skills in a one on one setting."

Virtue is a third-year University of Alberta student who is doing a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Neuroscience. In her free time, she enjoys diving into a good book, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. She decided to volunteer with Help Young Minds because "I believe that all students should have access to the educational resources they need to succeed, and I want to play a role in helping this mission become a reality."

Yzabel is in her second year of a Political Science with a minor in Sociology degree at the University of Alberta. In her free time she loves to cook, read, and hang out with her dog. She also loves to take dance classes, mostly tap dancing. Yzabel decided to volunteer with Help Young Minds because "I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to become confident with their schoolwork and themselves."